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I tested Google’s $130 Pixel Buds for a week, and they made pricier models feel unworthy
At the gym, the overhead music and clanking weights were an overwhelming opponent for the Buds 2a’s ANC. However, if you’d rather not use powerful ANC, whether to avoid the clogging feeling in your ear or to stay semi-aware of your surroundings, the Buds 2a are a solid option. You can count on them to significantly reduce noise in your surroundings without creating a bubble of ANC around you.
Still, the Pixel Buds 2a’s fit is their greatest strength, and is the primary reason why the noise cancellation works as well as it does. They fit snug in my ears, thanks to the earbuds’ wingtips. They stayed in my ears during bouts on the treadmill, sets of sit-ups, and a session of at-home yoga with minimal adjustments.